Gov. Tom Wolf: 70% of Pennsylvania adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine – WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.That is based on the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Pennsylvania is the tenth state in the nation to reach this goal."Today we hit a significant milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic," Wolf said in a news release. "Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pennsylvanians have come together to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy and safe. This selflessness is now reflected in vaccination rates throughout the commonwealth. The vaccines are our best defense against this deadly virus. The light is shining bright at the end of this tunnel, but we must continue to stay the course. I encourage everyone to show up for their second vaccine appointment and take pride in doing your part to help protect individuals who are unable to get vaccinated."To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated.Wolf said 70% of adults need to be fully vaccinated before the mask mandate is lifted.

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that 70% of adults in Pennsylvania have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

That is based on the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pennsylvania is the tenth state in the nation to reach this goal.

"Today we hit a significant milestone in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic," Wolf said in a news release. "Since the beginning of the pandemic, Pennsylvanians have come together to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy and safe. This selflessness is now reflected in vaccination rates throughout the commonwealth. The vaccines are our best defense against this deadly virus. The light is shining bright at the end of this tunnel, but we must continue to stay the course. I encourage everyone to show up for their second vaccine appointment and take pride in doing your part to help protect individuals who are unable to get vaccinated."

To date, 52.7% of the 18 and older population are fully vaccinated.

Wolf said 70% of adults need to be fully vaccinated before the mask mandate is lifted.

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Gov. Tom Wolf: 70% of Pennsylvania adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine - WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.